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Front Royal Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private elementary schools serving 669 students in Front Royal, VA.
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the Virginia private elementary school average acceptance rate of 82%.
60% of private elementary schools in Front Royal, VA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Front Royal Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

Randolph-Macon Academy Photo
Randolph-Macon Academy
Gr: 8-12 | 244 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 15
Methodist
200 Academy Drive
Front Royal, VA 22630
(540) 636-5484
(1)
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Chelsea Academy Photo
Chelsea Academy
Gr: K-12 | 225 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
1190 Progress Drive
Front Royal, VA 22630
(540) 635-0622
(5)
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Dominion Ridge Academy Photo
Dominion Ridge Academy
Gr: K-12 | 70 students
Avg. class size: 5 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 2
55 E. Strasburg Road
Front Royal, VA 22630
(540) 635-6799
(3)
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Mountain Laurel Montessori School Photo
Mountain Laurel Montessori School
Gr: K-8 | 114 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Montessori School
155 Biggs Drive
Front Royal, VA 22630
(540) 636-5247
(1)
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Map of Virginia International Academy
Virginia International Academy
Gr: 8 | 16 students
Specialized Curriculum
1190 Progress Dr
Front Royal, VA 22630
(703) 818-9178
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Front Royal, VA Private School Trends (10-Year)

5
Private Schools
669
Students
-18.4% (-151 students) 10-yr
$16,280
Avg. Tuition
-59.1% (-$23,491) 7-yr
13
Avg. Class Size
-13.3% (-2 students) 10-yr
33%
Students of Color
+83.3% (+15.0 pp) 10-yr
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+22.2% (+2.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Front Royal)
This State (VA)
# Schools
5 Schools
657 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Elementary Schools

YearFront Royal, VA Total Schools
20255
20245
20235
20225
20215
20208
20197
20187
20175
20165
20155
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# Students
669 Students
124,171 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Elementary School

YearFront Royal, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
2025156198199
2024153193192
2023113198193
2022124202205
2021124195201
2020106185188
2019139186193
2018139184190
2017164191199
2016164188196
2015164169183
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% Students of Color
33%
30%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearFront Royal, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
202530%29%33%
202431%29%32%
20239%29%32%
202212%28%32%
202112%28%31%
202011%27%31%
201916%27%31%
201816%27%30%
201718%30%31%
201618%30%31%
201518%31%31%
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0.67
0.63

Diversity Score Trends

YearFront Royal, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
20250.690.630.64
20240.680.640.64
20230.660.630.63
20220.670.610.62
20210.670.610.62
20200.660.610.62
20190.650.590.61
20180.640.590.60
20170.510.570.59
20160.510.570.59
20150.510.590.58
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# American Indian Students
8 Students
458 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
110 Students
8,069 Students
% Asian Students
15%
7%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearFront Royal, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
202513%7%5%
202413%7%5%
202314%7%5%
202219%6%5%
202119%5%5%
202014%5%5%
201911%5%4%
201811%6%4%
20173%5%4%
20163%5%4%
20153%5%4%
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# Hispanic Students
18 Students
5,632 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
5%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearFront Royal, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
20252%5%9%
20242%5%9%
20232%5%9%
20221%4%8%
20211%5%9%
20201%5%9%
20192%4%8%
20182%4%8%
20171%4%8%
20161%3%8%
20151%3%8%
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# Black Students
71 Students
10,610 Students
% Black Students
10%
9%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearFront Royal, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
20258%9%8%
20249%9%8%
20239%9%8%
20228%9%7%
20218%9%8%
20207%9%8%
20197%9%8%
20187%9%8%
20175%9%7%
20165%9%8%
20155%10%8%
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# White Students
390 Students
66,539 Students
% White Students
52%
54%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearFront Royal, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
202545%54%55%
202448%54%55%
202351%54%55%
202251%57%57%
202151%57%57%
202048%58%58%
201951%59%59%
201851%59%59%
201765%61%61%
201665%62%61%
201565%59%61%
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# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
315 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
154 Students
31,075 Students
% of Others Students
20%
25%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearFront Royal, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
202530%25%22%
202427%25%22%
202323%25%22%
202221%24%22%
202121%24%20%
202030%23%19%
201929%23%20%
201829%22%20%
201726%21%19%
201626%21%18%
201526%23%18%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
40 Teachers
12,268 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearFront Royal, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
202510:110:111:1
202410:110:111:1
20239:110:111:1
20228:110:111:1
20218:110:111:1
20209:110:111:1
20198:110:111:1
20188:110:111:1
20179:110:111:1
20169:110:112:1
20159:110:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
77%
54%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearFront Royal, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
202566%53%54%
202466%52%54%
202393%53%53%
202293%53%53%
202193%53%53%
202084%52%53%
201976%52%52%
201876%52%52%
201775%52%51%
201675%51%51%
201575%49%50%
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Average Class Size
13 students
14 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearFront Royal, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
2025171416
2024171415
2023171415
2022171415
2021151415
2020141415
2019151415
2018151415
2017151415
2016151315
2015151315
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Average Number of AP Courses
16 courses
11 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearFront Royal, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
2025161112
2024171011
2023171010
2022171010
2021171010
2020131110
2019121010
2018121010
2017121010
201612109
20151299
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Average SAT score
1350
(Out of 1600)
1225

SAT Score Trends (2024-2025)

YearFront Royal, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
2025135012211236
2024135012301233
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$16,280
$14,792

Tuition Cost Trends (2018-2025)

YearFront Royal, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
2025$24,866$15,620$14,043
2020$23,575$12,914$10,496
2019$39,771$12,767$10,300
2018$39,771$12,595$10,056
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Average % on Financial Aid
15%
29%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearFront Royal, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
202515%29%34%
202415%28%33%
202315%27%33%
202215%28%32%
202115%28%32%
202015%27%31%
201927%26%30%
201827%25%29%
201727%24%29%
201627%24%28%
201527%23%27%
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
98%
82%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearFront Royal, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
202598%79%81%
202096%85%86%
201992%86%85%
201892%85%85%
201796%85%86%
201696%85%85%
201596%86%86%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
9 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Front Royal, VA?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Front Royal, VA include Randolph-Macon Academy, Dominion Ridge Academy, and Mountain Laurel Montessori School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Front Royal?
5 private elementary schools are located in Front Royal.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Front Royal?
Front Royal private elementary schools are approximately 33% minority students, which is higher than the Virginia private school average of 30%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Front Royal?
60% of private elementary schools in Front Royal are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Catholic).
Which private elementary schools in Front Royal are often viewed compared to one another?

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